Lower Timing Cover (G2385449): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:
- Use only a plastic scraper when removing the sealing material.
- Make sure the component is installed and bolts tightened within 7 minutes of applying the sealant.
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- Make sure that all traces of the old sealant are removed from the mating surfaces.
- Apply a 3 mm diameter bead of sealant to the area illustrated.
  Refer to: ENGINE - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL
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Use the special tool to install the new lower timing cover.

Special Tool(s): 303-1433

Renew Part: Lower timing cover Quantity: 1 .
Install the 12 bolts finger tight at this stage.
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Tighten the 4 bolts in the sequence illustrated.

Torque : 12 Nm
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Tighten the 8 bolts.

Torque : 12 Nm
Remove the special tool.
Special Tool(s): 303-1433
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  Refer to: ENGINE - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL
- Install the vacuum pump.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque : 12 Nm
Connect the vacuum pipe.
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
  Torque : 48 Nm
Install the crankshaft pulley.
Refer to: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Install the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
Fill the engine with oil.
Refer to: ENGINE OIL VACUUM DRAINING AND FILLING
Connect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT